Pentax K10D vs Pentax H90

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K10D versus Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Pentax. The resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close but the K10D (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K10D was manufactured 4 years before the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K10D matches up vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D has got outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K10D versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K10D and the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K10D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax H90 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged K10D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.